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Using diamond ranking as visual cues to engage young people in the research process

Jill Clark (Research Centre for Learning and Teaching, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom)

Qualitative Research Journal

ISSN: 1443-9883

Article publication date: 3 August 2012

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this article is to describe and consider the use of diamond ranking activities as visual cues to elicit ideas, prompt reflection and promote discussion amongst pupils (aged 10‐13), teachers and other staff in two qualitative research studies.

Design/methodology/approach

The activities included nine photographs as visual cues, and participants cut out these pictures and stuck them onto a piece of A3 paper in a diamond shape, ranking them by position where their preferred picture is at the top and the most disliked at the bottom.

Findings

Importantly, participants also annotated their diamond with qualitative comments and explanations.

Originality/value

This article explores the use of diamond ranking as visual cues – a tool within qualitative research that is under‐developed – as a way of engaging participants in the research process. Issues explored include inclusivity, active discussions and applicability to a wide range of people.

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Citation

Clark, J. (2012), "Using diamond ranking as visual cues to engage young people in the research process", Qualitative Research Journal, Vol. 12 No. 2, pp. 222-237. https://doi.org/10.1108/14439881211248365

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2012, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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